Tangent Elementary School Update Page
- City Staff
- 9 hours ago
- 3 min read
Below is a timeline of events relating to the recommendation of closing Tangent Elementary during the Greater Albany Public Schools (GAPS) District, Long-Range Facility Advisory Committee (LRFAC) meeting on April 7, 2026, and the City of Tangent (City )'s course of action. The most recent update is at the top with prior updates below. All the information is factual to the best of everyone's knowledge.
We do have a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section at the bottom.
April 10, 2026
The City of Tangent has posted a Facebook event and encourage anyone wishing to attend in person to RSVP for a head count since Tangent City Hall has limited capacity. Please click on the link of you plan to attend the April 13 meeting in person at City Hall: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HpSJ1G9Ne/
April 9, 2026
The City of Tangent publicly posts on its website and social media accounts. The city council meeting for Monday, April 13, at 7:00 pm has its agenda re-noticed to include the proposed closure of Tangent Elementary School.
April 7, 2026
The GAPS LRFAC committee met on April 7 and recorded the meeting to publish on YouTube. You may watch the video below or by clicking on the link: https://youtu.be/8JbllUU4Ajg?si=UGoAOgT1YaZHdKGX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LRFAC Committee and it role?
The Long-Range Facility Planning Committee is made up of community members who share their perspectives and feedback with the superintendent on important topics like school facility needs, building conditions, and future bond planning. The committee provides recommendations to help guide the district’s work, but final decisions are made by the School Board.
How likely is the recommendation to move forward to the GAPS School Board?
Any recommendation from a committee to a board or council does carry weight as it comes from a established committee tasked with the assignment. Leading up to the brainstorming exercise on April 7, the LRFAC did indicate the board were incline to have the LRFAC make the recommendation, and the board will do the work.
https://youtu.be/8JbllUU4Ajg?si=Zbv-lrM1lHU9OY6Y&t=515
Does GAPS Budget Committee have input?
The function of the Budget Committee is to approve budget estimates for an educational plan previously determined by the Board. The budget committee will determine levels of spending, but will not determine programs. Link below to the budget committee page and meeting dates.
When does the GAPS School Board meet?
Regular Board Meetings are held monthly on the third Monday of each month (except for months with Holiday conflicts). Meetings will be located at the District Office (718 SW Seventh Avenue) unless listed otherwise. Board Meetings are livestreamed on the GAPS YouTube Page.
Does the GAP School Board take public comments?
Yes, public comment is available at each Regular Board meeting. Public Comment will be at the end of the agenda (unless required prior to action for an agenda item) and limited to 15 minutes.
In Person and Virtual commenters have 3 minutes each to share their public comment.
Written public comments will be read independently by the Board prior to the meeting but will not be summarized or read during the meeting. Board members may discuss a written public comment in the board meeting. The comments will be available in the updated board packet.
Commenters may offer objective criticism of District operations and programs but the Board will not hear complaints criticizing specific student groups or individual district staff members.
